South Bend, IN, averages an annual snow accumulation of 64.5” My associate and I sporadically have significant snow on the ground by Halloween, my associate and I expect a white Christmas plus chilly cold temperatures for eight straight months, but it is not uncorrect for there to be snow on the ground at both Easter plus Mother’s Day, then the snow creates a lot of labor plus concerns.
It can be necessary to clear the driveway multiple times per afternoon, however shoveling is labor intensive plus can even be dangerous due to the cold temperatures plus wind chill.
There is also the issue of where to pile all of that snow. I am undoubtedly lucky that my condo in South Bend is equipped with a boiler boiler. The boiler connects to a series of pipes that create radiant flooring. The boiler sends sizzling water through these pipes plus they spread heat evenly across the floor. In much the same way, the boiler affixs to a network of pipes that are installed beneath the pavement of the driveway, garage plus walkways. The snowmelt system responds to the combination of temperature drop plus moisture plus automatically starts up, and hot water circulates through the pipes, melting away snow plus ice. It eliminates the need to shovel or plow plus worries over slipping plus falling on icy pavement. I feel undoubtedly sorry for my neighbors in South Bend when they are bundled up, shoveling their driveways in the morning before work. My driveway is always perfectly clear. Plus, the inside of the condo is always lovelyly sizzling plus cozy. The boiler is efficient, effective plus reliable. It requires undoubtedly little repair, operates quietly plus makes the winters in South Bend much easier.